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Enamels 


NAMEL  is  a comparatively  recent  invention 


and  represents  the  highest  degree  of  per- 
fection attained  in  the  manufacture  of 
materials  which  combine  the  two-fold 
mission  of  preserving  and  beautifying  objects  upon 
which  applied.  It  has  distinct  characteristics 
all  its  own  and  differs  radically  from  the 
ordinary  forms  of  paints,  stains,  and  finishes 
offered  for  decorative  purposes.  It  forms  an 
extremely  tenacious,  hard,  smooth  and  lus- 
trous coating  upon  wooden,  earthen  and  metal 
surfaces  of  all  kinds,  and  is  susceptible  to  treat- 
ment which  enables  the  manufacturers  to  offer  and 
recommend  it  for  surfaces  exposed  to  extremes  of 
temperature,  such  as  radiators  and  steam  pipes,  as 
well  as  for  bath-tubs,  where  steam  and  hot 
and  cold  water  would  quickly  destroy 
ordinary  material.  Its  great  durability,  the 
exquisite  tints  and  handsome  colors  in 
which  it  is  offered,  and  the  ease  with  which 
it  can  be  applied,  are  factors  that  have  made 
" enamel  effects”  popular  in  our  homes,  but 
one  of  the  principal  reasons  for  its  favorable  re- 
ception is  the  fact  that  the  handsome  surface  it  im- 
parts requires  scarcely  any  attention.  Paints, 
stains,  and  finishes  of  various  forms  re- 
quire washing  and  scrubbing  from  time  to 
time,  but  dust  and  dirt  do  not  adhere  to  an 
enamel  surface,  and  by  simply  wiping  off 
occasionally  with  a dry,  soft  cloth,  it  may  be  pre- 
served in  as  perfect  condition  as  when  first  applied. 


Enameling. 

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Attractive 

Homes. 


in  vogue, 
coloring 


It  is  the  aim  of  every  housekeeper  to 
make  her  home  pretty  and  attractive. 
Cheerful,  artistic  and  dainty  effects  are 
and  the  change  from  dark  sombre 
and  stiff  unattractive  decoration  is  \ 
heartily  welcomed  by  all  to  whom 
"home”  is  a place  of  comfort,  rest 
and  recreation.  Nothing  is  of  greater 
service  in  transforming  an  unattractive, 
dull-appearing  room  into  a charming- 
ly attractive  apartment  than  Enamel. 
The  delicate  tints  and  exquisite  colors  in 
which  it  is  offered,  and  the  lustrous, 
smooth,  hard,  polished  surface  it  imparts 
to  wooden,  earthen  and  metal  ware  of  all 
kinds  render  it  peculiarly  fitted  for  this 
service.  The  ease  with  which  the 
most  inexperienced  may  obtain  per- 
fect results,  and  its  inexpensiveness 
have  also  largely  assisted  in  causing 
"Enameling"  to  be  so  universally 
popular.  There  are  very  few 
homes  in  which  there  are  not  a 
number  of  articles,  slightly  worn, 
perhaps,  which  could  be  made 
useful  and  attractive  by  the  use  of 
a little  Enamel. 


NEAL'S  ENAMELS. 


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For  Wooden,  The  possibilities  of  Enamels  and 

Willow,  Earthen,  or  Enameling  are  almost  beyond 
Metal  Ware  of 

Every  Description.  conception.  It  may  be  used  to 
make  the  old 
buggy  worthy  of  the  new  baby  ; for 
transforming  a dingy  bed  room  into 
a dainty  boudoir ; or,  a last  year’s 
"bike"  into  this  year's 
“wheel,”  at  least  as  far  as 
color  and  finish  are  concern- 
ed. The  old  wicker  chair 
that  has  been  scrubbed 
bare  in  the  endeavor  to 
keep  it  looking  white  and  clean,  and  rele- 
gated to  an  obscure  corner  on  account  of 
its  shabby  appearance,  is  now  enameled 
a delicate  ivory,  with  a polish  and  surface 
to  which  dust  and  dirt  cannot  adhere, 
and  which  with  its  bright,  new,  dainty  and  artistic 
appearance  invites  the  most  critical  examination. 
It  is  wonderful  at  what  slight  cost  a great 
transformation  may  be  worked  in  the  ap- 
pearance of  a home  with  the  assistance  of 
a small  amount  of  the  right  kind  of  Enamel. 

An  old  fashioned  chair  (stored  out  of  the 
way,  perhaps),  a battered 
footstool,  an  ugly  lamp,  the 
picture  frames,  flower  stand, 
work  basket,  easel,  screen, 
table,  stand,  brackets, 
shelves,  mantel  piece, 
vases,  foot  stool,  clothes  hamper,  curtain 


Will  impart  a durable,  hard,  smooth,  lustrous  surface 
to  all  articles  of  wood,  earthen  and  metal  ware. 


Manufacturers  of  Enamels  of  all  kinds. 


poles,  book  case,  hall  rack, 
music  stand,  china  cabinet, 
side  board,  bedstead,  com- 
mode, dresser,  are  only  a 
partial  list  of  the  innumerable 
articles  in  every  home  upon 
which  Neal's  Enamel  may  be  used  to  advantage  and 
made  into  handsome  articles  of  use  and  adornment. 
The  entire  interior  of  homes  are  now  finished  in 
“enamel  effects.”  different  tints  and  colors  being 
utilized  for  the  various  apartments,  the 
whole  producing  a pleasing  combina- 
tion of  bright,  dainty  and  exquisite 
coloring  that  will  charm  the  most 
fastidious.  One  prevailing  tint  for  the 
woodwork  in  all  the  rooms  is  some- 
times employed.  White  or  ivory  is 
generally  used  in  these  cases,  as  it 
imparts  a light,  dainty  effect,  and 
colors  of  furniture  and  draperies  will 
harmonize  nicely. 


The  tendency  of  varnish  applied  upon  interior 
woodwork  to  change  color  with  age,  has  un- 
doubtedly been  observed.  The  original  " natural 
finish,”  which  was  bright  and  handsome  and 
“brought  out”  the  beauty  of  the  * 
grain  of  the  wood,  undergoes  a 
marked  change  in  the  course  of 
time,  becoming  discolored,  dingy 
and  lustreless.  Re-varnishing  will 
brighten  the  lustre,  but  will  not 
change  other  conditions,  or  materi- 
ally alter  the  appearance  of  the 


Any  one  can  make  a last  year's  "bike” 
appear  like  this  year's  “wheel”  by  the 
use  of  this  Enamel. 


Manufacturers  Enamels  of  all  kinds. 


finish.  Under  such  circumstances 
Enameling  is  far  the  best  method 
to  secure  a handsome  finish. 

The  delicate  tints  in  which  Neal’s 
Enamel  is  offered,  and  the  hard, 
smooth,  highly  polished  surface 
that  is  so  readily  kept  bright 
and  clean,  will  work  a marvelous  transformation  and 
is  its  own  reward  for  the  time  and  effort  expended. 

A bedroom  containing  an  ill  assortment  of  furniture 
of  various  styles  and  dates  may  be 
made  into  a pleasing  “blue  room,” 
“pink  room,”  or  delicate  white 
or  ivory,  by  Enameling  the  wood- 
work. furniture,  picture  frames, 
and  other  articles  in  one  tint,  and 
using  decorations  for  the  chairs 
and  furniture  that  will  correspond 
nicely  with  all.  We  cannot 
commence  to  suggest  all  the 
possibilities  in  this  direction. 
They  will  vary  as  widely  as  the 
tastes  of  the  various  owners  of 
such  apartments,  but  there  is 


practically  nothing 
in  rich,  handsome 
color  effects,  or  the 
harmonizing  of 
dainty  tints  that 
cannot  readily  be 
secured  with  Neal's 
Enamels. 


NEAL’S  BATH-TUB  ENAMEL. 


For  Bath-Tubs, 
Foot-Baths,  Etc 


The  bath-room  is  where  Enamel 
must  be  used  if  you  wish  a 
durable  and  thoroughly  satisfactory  finish,  that 
will  not  be  affected  by  steam  and  hot  and  cold 
water,  and  that  may  be  readily  kept  bright,  whole- 
some, clean  and  handsome.  Neal’s  Bath-Tub 
Enamels  resist  hot  and  cold  water,  and  prevent 
unhealthful  accumulations  which 
adhere  to  any  but  an  enameled 
surface.  It  is  also  especially 
adapted  for  walls  and  ceilings 
of  bath-rooms.  The  latter 
should  be  sized  with  a 
simple  solution  of  glue  to 
prevent  “striking  in,"  as 
all  plaster  surfaces  are  very 

porous  and  the  glue  size  has  the  effect  of  impart- 
ing a non  absorbent  surface  that  will  properly 
“ hold  up  ” the  Enamel. 


NEAL'S  ’CYCLE  ENAMEL. 


For  Bicycles,  ]n  order  to  keep  a “wheel”  ap- 

Tandems,  pearing  new,  bright,  handsome  and 

Tricycles,  Etc. 

up-to-date  in  every  respect,  it  is 
necessary  to  Enamel  it  more  or  less  frequently, 
according  to  the  usage  it  receives.  In  Neal’s 
'Cycle  Enamels  you  secure  not  only  handsome 
and  popular  colors,  but  an  article  with  which 
anyone  may  be  sure  of  a perfect  enamel  finish  that 
will  satisfactorily  withstand  the  exposure  and  vibra- 
tion to  which  it  must  be  subjected 


NEAL'S  RADIATOR  ENAMEL. 


For  Radiators,  This  is  an  extremely  elastic. 

Steam  and  Water  tough  Enamel,  which  will 

Pipes,  Coils,  Etc. 

successfully  withstand  the  ex- 
pansion and  contraction  resulting  from  extremes 
of  temperature  to  which  it  must  be  subjected  upon 
surfaces  of  appliances  enumerated. 
It  is  offered  in  a carefully  selected 
variety  of  appropriate  colors,  is 
ready  for  use,  and  may  be  suc- 
cessfully applied  by  any  inex- 
perienced person,  instructions  for 
producing  a dull,  or  “ flat  ” finish, 
or  a high  lustre,  being  printed 
upon  the  label  of  each  can. 


NEAL'S  FLORENTINE  BLACK  ENAMEL. 


For  Stoves  Pipes, 
Fenders,  Coal  Hods, 
Gasoline  Stoves, 
Heating  Drums, 
Registers,  Iron 
Brackets,  Iron  Work 
ol  Sewing  Machines, 
Etc.,  Etc. 


This  is  a dense  black  Enamel 
especially  adapted  for  impart- 
ing a lustrous,  durable  finish, 
and  prevents  rusting  and  de- 
cay of  articles  such  as  we 
name.  It  will  withstand  the 
extreme  heat  to  which  it  must 
be  subjected  upon  stove  pipes  or  heating  drums, 
but  is  not  intended  to  be  applied  upon  the 
lids  of  coal  or  gas  ranges,  or  surfaces  of 
like  character  exposed  to  the 
direct  heat  of  flames.  It  is 
applied  easily  by  any  one  by 
observing  the  simple  directions 
upon  each  can 


DAVIES’  VARNISH  STAINS. 


Ebony,  Cherry,  Oak, 
Walnut,  Etc. 


For  Securing  Natural  woods,  such  as  are 

Perfect  Imitations  of  named,  are  very  handsome 
Expensive  Woods,  , . 

Such  as  Mahogany,  and  a'S0  Ve^  expensive. 
Rosewood,  Bog  Moss,  ^tt  every  home  there  are 
many  articles  which  may  be 
finished  in  perfect  imitations 
of  these  woods  by  the  use  of 
Davies’  Varnish  Stains.  These 
goods  stain  and  varnish  at  a 

single  application,  and  may  be 
used  successfully  by  any  one, 

the  method  of  applying  being 
exactly  the  same  as  for  Neal’s 
Enamels.  They  are  particularly 
adapted  for  furniture 
and  woodwork  of  all 
kinds,  such  as  chairs, 
tables,  stands,  mantels, 

'shelves,  screens,  door  and  window 

frames,  and,  in  short,  anything  in,  or 

about  a home,  that  may  appropriately 
be  made  to  resemble  expensive  woods 
such  as  these  we  cite.  Davies'  Varnish 
Stains  may  be  applied  successfully  over 
unpainted,  painted,  stained,  or  varnished 
surfaces,  and  are  noted  particularly  for 
clearness  of  color  and  brilliancy  of 
: finish.  They  are  actually  stained  (dyed) 
varnish,  and  not  a combination  of  pigment  with 
varnish,  which  would  produce  an  unpleasant 
‘‘cloudy"  or  “murkey”  appearance. 


THE  APPLICATION  OF  NEAL’S  ENAMELS. 


Upon  Wood,  Willow,  NEAL  S ENAMELS  are  easily 
Earthen  and  Metal  applied  by  any  inexperienced  per- 

Ware  of  all  Kinds  son.  The  surface  to  be  enameled 

should  first  be  thoroughly 
cleansed  and  must  be  perfectly  dry  and  free  from  soap, 
grease  and  any  foreign  substance.  Warm  water,  to  which 
is  added  a little  ammonia,  is  the  best  cleanser.  After  the 
Enamel  has  been  well  stirred,  immerse  the  brush  (an 
ordinary  varnish  brush)  one-half  to  three-quarters  of  an 
inch  (no  deeper)^and  apply  lightly  and  thinly  with  a quick 
free  stroke,  immediately  smoothing  out  with  several  light 
strokes  the  full  length  of  the  part  that  has  just  been 
enameled.  This  is  more  especially  desirable  where  a 
large  surface  is  being  finished,  such  as  a door,  dresser, 
table,  etc.,  as  the  Enamel  “ sets  ” quite  rapidly  and  should 
the  brush  come  in  contact  with  it  when  in  this  condition 
the  finish  would  assume  a rough  appearance.  It  is  best, 
therefore,  to  finish  one  pait  of  a large  surface  at  a time, 
such  as  onejpanel  of  a door,  the  front  of  one  drawer  of  a 
dresser,  or  the  top  of  a stand, 
and  brush  the  entire  length  of  the 
surface  each  time.  In  this  way 
“laps”  and  “rough”  places  are 
avoided.  The  same  care  is  not 
necessary  on  smaller  articles.  A 
small  amount  of  turpentine  will 
cause  the  Enamel  to  spread  very 
easily,  but  care  must  be  observed 
not  to  add  too  much,  as  it  is  apt 
to  destroy  the  lustre.  We  do  not 
recommend  the  addition  of  tur- 


pentine  unless  it  is  deemed  necessary,  and  then  it  is  best  to 
have  a little  in  a separate  vessel,  into  which  the  brushjmay 
occasionally  be  dipped  and  rubbed  out  on  the  edge  of  the 
vessel.  Enamel  should  not  be  applied  heavily.  The^best 
results  are  always  secured  by  applying  lightly  in  thin 
coats.  When  more  than  one  coat  is  needed  the  under  coat 
should  always  be  perfectly  dry  and  hard  before  applying 
another.  Sandpapering  the  under  coat  lightly  with  fine 
sandpaper  before  applying  another  coat  will  aid  in  securing 
a perfectly  smooth  finish. 

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THE  APPLICATION  OF  NEAL’S  BATH-TUB 
ENAMELS. 

This  Enamel,  which  is  particular- 
ly adapted  for  all  surfaces  ex- 
posed to  the  action  of  hot  or  cold 
water,  steam  and  moisture,  is 
applied  exactly  in  accordance 
with  directions  given  for  the  use 
of  NEAL’S  EiNAMELS  on 
wood,”  metal  and  earthenware  sur- 
faces. AIn '‘’enameling  the  inside  of  a 
bath  tub  the  sides  should  be  coated 
first,  'commencing  at  the  top.  The 
bottom  of  the  tub  should  be  finished 
last.  The  Enamel  should  be  applied  in 
thin  even  coats,  and  great  care  mus^ 
be^exercised  to  see  that  the  bottom  of 
the  tub,  where  water  is  apt  to  lay,  is 
perfectly  dry,  and  that  the  water  is 
not  turned  on  until  the  Enamel  is  thoroughly  hard. 


For  Bath  Tubs, 
Foot  Baths, 
Woodwork,  Walls 
and  Ceilings  of 
Bath  Rooms, 
Refrigerators,  Etc. 


The  ceilings,  walls,  and  plaster  surfaces  of  all  kinds 
which  have  not  previously  been  painted,  should  first  be 
prepared  by  the  application  of  a weak  solution  of  common 
glue  and  water,  which  will  prevent  the  Enamel  from 
“ striking  in  ” and  insure  a uniform  and  handsome  finish. 
It  is  best,  on  large  surlaces  of  this  description,  to  apply 
NEAL’S  ENAMEL  PRIMER  over  the  glue  size,  and 
finish  with  NEAL’S  BATH-TUB  ENAMEL. 


THE  APPLICATION  OF  NEAL’S  ’CYCLE  ENAMEL. 
For  Bicycles,  This  is  an  air-di  vining  article  and 

Tandems,  does  not  require  baking 

Tricycles,  Etc.  in  order  to  become  per- 

fectly hard.  We  suggest, 
when  convenient,  that  wheels,  chain  and  other 
parts  be  removed  from  frame  in  order  that  the 
entire  surface  of  the  latter  may  be  reached  more 
readily.  The  surface  should  then  be  thoroughly 
cleansed,  carefully  removing  any  grease,  oil  or 
foreign  substance.  When  perfectly  clean  and 
dry  apply  the  Enamel  with  a small  inch  or  inch- 
and-a-half  varnish  brush,  laying  it  on  smoothly  in  a thin 
coat.  The  frame  should  then  be  suspended  in  a warm,  dry 
place  as  free  from  dust  as  possible  by  running  wire  or 
cord  through  the  tubing.  When  perfectly  hard  sandpaper 
lightly  with  fine  sandpaper  and  apply  another  coat  as 
before.  Apply  at  least  two  coats, 
and  three  or  even  four  may  be 
used  to  advantage.  A finish  will 
then  be  secured  in  which  the 
owner  of  a wheel  may  take 
pardonable  pride. 


Neal's  Enamels. 

SNOW  NILE  BLUE  PALE 


SEA  FLESH 

GKEhN  IVORY  LILAC  TINT 


CREAM  ROSE  GREEN  GRAY 


OAK  SYRIAN  BRILLIANT 

GOBELIN  BROWN  RED  BLUE 


We  also  furnish  Dense  Black. 

PRICES  (sent  prepaid) — Pts.,6oc.;  J4-pts.,  35c.;  ^-pts.,2oc. 


Neal's  Bath-Tub  Enamels. 


pure  sb:a  flesh  blue 

WHITE  GREEN  TINT  TINT  IVORY 


PRICES  (sent  prepaid)— Pts..  60c.;  }4-pts.,  35c.;  %-pts.,2oe. 


Neal’s  'Cycle  Enamels. 


We  also  furnish  Jet  Black.  White  and  Ivory. 
PRICE  (sent  prepaid),  25  cents  per  can. 


Neal's  Radiator  Enamels. 


LIGHT  BLUE 

f ALABASTER  PINK  MAROON  TINT 


APPLE  OAK 


AZURE  *3  f LIGHT BRONZE  NILE 

blue  ;drab  Z^Z  GREEN  GREEN 


PRICES  (sent  prepaid) — Quarts,  $1.10;  Pints,  6oc. 


Neal’s  Florentine  Black  Enamel. 

PRICES  (sent  prepaid) — Pints,  6oc. ; 54'pints,  35c. 


Davies’  Varnish  Stains. 


These  samples  ate  shown  on  ordinary  paper,  but  when 
the  goods  are  applied  upon  a proper  surface,  much  hand- 
somer results  are  secured. 


PRICES  (sent  prepaid)— Quarts,  »t. to;  Pints,  6oc.,  % 
pints,  35c.;  -pints,  20c. 


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